Matara weather in October (Galle District, Sri Lanka)

Curious about the climate in Matara this October? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In October, the weather in Matara generally includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 30°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 25°C. These temperatures are typical, but it's wise to prepare for hotter days. Dress in light, airy clothing and protect yourself from the sun.

Precipitation

Matara in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 252 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 13 days with rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 200 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Matara. January, February and March typically offer the best circumstances. While May, September, October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Matara climate page with graphs.

 

Matara, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 252 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Sunshine 200 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Galle, Sri Lanka (39 KM, 24 Miles).

Where to go in Sri Lanka in October

Find out more about the weather in Sri Lanka and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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